Nursery Chef: Nutritious Meals for Little Minds

Cherubs Nurseries; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30% off childcare

Long-service awards

Me Day after 1 year

Electric Car Scheme

Free healthy lunch

Job summary

Cherubs Nurseries is seeking a Nursery Chef to prepare nutritious meals for children and support cooking activities across the nursery. You will work 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 7am to 1pm, contributing to lunchtime routines and special events.

As a family-run group, Cherubs Nurseries offers internal progression, professional development, and a strong emphasis on community values. DBS and right to work in the UK are required, with opportunities across Cherubs Wynndale Nursery.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook healthy and nutritious meals and snacks, from approved Cherubs Nurseries menus.
• Take an active role championing cooking and baking across all areas of the nursery, this could include baking with children and preparing additional food for nursery events including Parent's Evening and Summer Fair.
• Remove kitchen waste regularly (appropriately and hygienically) disposing of in the correct bins
• Complete the weekly ordering of food and contact Head Office (via telephone) for payment to be made.
• Maintain a high standard of hygiene, cleanliness and organisation in the kitchen.
• Maintain adequate stock levels of food, ensuring there is enough for the week's cooking but not too much that food goes bad.
• Ensure good stock rotation in cupboards, fridges and freezers.
• Be aware of health and safety legislation which is relevant to the nursery kitchen.
• Ensure the Nursery Kitchen Operations Pack is followed and kept up to date at all times.
• Keep accurate records of fridge and freezer temperatures.

Job description

Cherubs Nurseries is seeking a Nursery Chef to prepare nutritious meals for children and support cooking activities across the nursery. You will work 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 7am to 1pm, contributing to lunchtime routines and special events.

As a family-run group, Cherubs Nurseries offers internal progression, professional development, and a strong emphasis on community values. DBS and right to work in the UK are required, with opportunities across Cherubs Wynndale Nursery.